Mine went out at about 75k.. the splines on the arm itself had worn.. that
is, the splines where the steering shaft meets the arm coming from the
steering box
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, December 20, 1999 12:16 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Pitman Arm 101/Front end
> > kyle, lay up under the front end and have someone turn the wheel back
and
> > forth repeatedly.. watch the pitman arm for excessive movement, and
> likely
> > a popping sound. removal and install is simple, just get a gear puller
on
> > it and crank it off...
>
> Do pitman arms tend to wear out to the point of needing replacement
though?
> What goes bad on them to need replacing? Thanks!
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
>
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